Extinction Rebellion protesters angered motorists as they blocked roads in the capital on Saturday, demanding the cancellation of London Fashion Week.

Dozens of demonstrators prevented traffic from passing through a busy intersection leading to The Strand in Westminster, where the world-famous trade show is being held.

Protesters from the environmental group also gathered at Gatwick Airport, including one man who donned a tiger onesie as he mingled among passengers at the airport's south terminal.

But in central London, queues of vehicles started to build up and taxi and lorry drivers could be heard honking their horns and swearing at the protesters.

The action was part of the environmental campaign group's calls for an end to London Fashion Week, which runs from February 14 to 18, claiming the industry is a major contributor to climate change.

Demonstrators initially blocked three roads for about 20 minutes before letting traffic pass. They then moved further down The Strand to block two lanes.

At one point a motorbike mounted the pavement to get past the group.

A taxi driver shouted 'Just f****** move' to a samba band which stood in front of cars playing music.

Protesters carried placards reading 'No more false fashion' and 'No fashion on a dead planet', while others wore dresses made from chains.

It comes after Extinction Rebellion members delivered a letter to the British Fashion Council (BFC) on Monday, calling for it to cancel the next London Fashion Week, in September.

Sara Arnold, who helped co-ordinate the protest, said: 'London is home to the cutting edge of sustainable and ethical design, and yet, London Fashion Week lags behind.

The point is how did they all GET THERE to protest. WALK, hardly, they are A holes of the first order they need to go get jobs and stop ruining other peoples lives. London fashion week brings in huge money.

IDIOTS, lazy A holes who have nothing better to do and I believe they cause more footsteps then anyone else. they delivered a letter well at least they can write.

GO TO WORK. I want to know how each one of them got to london, hardly by Shanks's pony more likely in their big mercedes lol.

And of course that's the only worthwhile measure isn't it?

Well done for cramming so many nonsensical stereotypes into a short post.

@The_Moth says you lol who has to fly around and around light bulbs wasting electricity. Not quite sure what your point is. to be fair. I suppose as the saying goes if you have nothing good to say dont bother. I made the point how did they get there? also the fashion week brings in a lot of money, so what is your objection to what i wrote. or are you a member of the extinction rebellion, go to work or do a job instead of wasting time annoying others ...... who are just trying to do their work.

How do you think they got there? Probably by bus or train. It's unlikely they travelled in gas-guzzling cars or private planes.

Good point; are any of them going to state what transport they did use??

Do they need to?

Why not as they say we should reduce our carbon footprint etc they should demonstrate they ARE '( practice what you preach' maxim)

Its always been a totally inane maxim.

Nobody is saying totally do away with everything (apart from the most extremists) but manage resources better.

Instead of having buses every 5 minutes have them every 25 etc, Instead of driving down the road to get a newspaper or a pint of milk walk etc. Use the resources when needed not just because its more easy or convenient

This idea that anyone who talks about the environment is preaching or lecturing (there is a reason why the media use those words for issues like this but when talking about defending the NHS etc its labeled as talking passionately etc) or should never use planes cars buses etc is ludicrous

Extinction Rebellion protesters angered motorists as they blocked roads in the capital on Saturday, demanding the cancellation of London Fashion Week.

Dozens of demonstrators prevented traffic from passing through a busy intersection leading to The Strand in Westminster, where the world-famous trade show is being held.

Protesters from the environmental group also gathered at Gatwick Airport, including one man who donned a tiger onesie as he mingled among passengers at the airport's south terminal.

But in central London, queues of vehicles started to build up and taxi and lorry drivers could be heard honking their horns and swearing at the protesters.

The action was part of the environmental campaign group's calls for an end to London Fashion Week, which runs from February 14 to 18, claiming the industry is a major contributor to climate change.

Demonstrators initially blocked three roads for about 20 minutes before letting traffic pass. They then moved further down The Strand to block two lanes.

At one point a motorbike mounted the pavement to get past the group.

A taxi driver shouted 'Just f****** move' to a samba band which stood in front of cars playing music.

Protesters carried placards reading 'No more false fashion' and 'No fashion on a dead planet', while others wore dresses made from chains.

It comes after Extinction Rebellion members delivered a letter to the British Fashion Council (BFC) on Monday, calling for it to cancel the next London Fashion Week, in September.

Sara Arnold, who helped co-ordinate the protest, said: 'London is home to the cutting edge of sustainable and ethical design, and yet, London Fashion Week lags behind.

The point is how did they all GET THERE to protest. WALK, hardly, they are A holes of the first order they need to go get jobs and stop ruining other peoples lives. London fashion week brings in huge money.

IDIOTS, lazy A holes who have nothing better to do and I believe they cause more footsteps then anyone else. they delivered a letter well at least they can write.

GO TO WORK. I want to know how each one of them got to london, hardly by Shanks's pony more likely in their big mercedes lol.

And of course that's the only worthwhile measure isn't it?

Well done for cramming so many nonsensical stereotypes into a short post.

@The_Moth says you lol who has to fly around and around light bulbs wasting electricity. Not quite sure what your point is. to be fair. I suppose as the saying goes if you have nothing good to say dont bother. I made the point how did they get there? also the fashion week brings in a lot of money, so what is your objection to what i wrote. or are you a member of the extinction rebellion, go to work or do a job instead of wasting time annoying others ...... who are just trying to do their work.

How do you think they got there? Probably by bus or train. It's unlikely they travelled in gas-guzzling cars or private planes.

Good point; are any of them going to state what transport they did use??

Do they need to?

Why not as they say we should reduce our carbon footprint etc they should demonstrate they ARE '( practice what you preach' maxim)

Its always been a totally inane maxim.

Nobody is saying totally do away with everything (apart from the most extremists) but manage resources better.

Instead of having buses every 5 minutes have them every 25 etc, Instead of driving down the road to get a newspaper or a pint of milk walk etc. Use the resources when needed not just because its more easy or convenient

This idea that anyone who talks about the environment is preaching or lecturing (there is a reason why the media use those words for issues like this but when talking about defending the NHS etc its labeled as talking passionately etc) or should never use planes cars buses etc is ludicrous

Now there's a great idea and London should be made to start first. Instead of tube trains every few minutes, the last time I was there it was less than 5 minute wait. Let's save energy and have them like public transport in the majority of the UK. Every 15 or 20 minutes at peak times and 30 to 60 minutes after 6pm. And every 30 - 60 minutes on weekends.

Just think of the energy that would be saved! Though obviously London doesn't count when it comes to public transport cut backs.

Extinction Rebellion protesters angered motorists as they blocked roads in the capital on Saturday, demanding the cancellation of London Fashion Week.

Dozens of demonstrators prevented traffic from passing through a busy intersection leading to The Strand in Westminster, where the world-famous trade show is being held.

Protesters from the environmental group also gathered at Gatwick Airport, including one man who donned a tiger onesie as he mingled among passengers at the airport's south terminal.

But in central London, queues of vehicles started to build up and taxi and lorry drivers could be heard honking their horns and swearing at the protesters.

The action was part of the environmental campaign group's calls for an end to London Fashion Week, which runs from February 14 to 18, claiming the industry is a major contributor to climate change.

Demonstrators initially blocked three roads for about 20 minutes before letting traffic pass. They then moved further down The Strand to block two lanes.

At one point a motorbike mounted the pavement to get past the group.

A taxi driver shouted 'Just f****** move' to a samba band which stood in front of cars playing music.

Protesters carried placards reading 'No more false fashion' and 'No fashion on a dead planet', while others wore dresses made from chains.

It comes after Extinction Rebellion members delivered a letter to the British Fashion Council (BFC) on Monday, calling for it to cancel the next London Fashion Week, in September.

Sara Arnold, who helped co-ordinate the protest, said: 'London is home to the cutting edge of sustainable and ethical design, and yet, London Fashion Week lags behind.

The point is how did they all GET THERE to protest. WALK, hardly, they are A holes of the first order they need to go get jobs and stop ruining other peoples lives. London fashion week brings in huge money.

IDIOTS, lazy A holes who have nothing better to do and I believe they cause more footsteps then anyone else. they delivered a letter well at least they can write.

GO TO WORK. I want to know how each one of them got to london, hardly by Shanks's pony more likely in their big mercedes lol.

And of course that's the only worthwhile measure isn't it?

Well done for cramming so many nonsensical stereotypes into a short post.

@The_Moth says you lol who has to fly around and around light bulbs wasting electricity. Not quite sure what your point is. to be fair. I suppose as the saying goes if you have nothing good to say dont bother. I made the point how did they get there? also the fashion week brings in a lot of money, so what is your objection to what i wrote. or are you a member of the extinction rebellion, go to work or do a job instead of wasting time annoying others ...... who are just trying to do their work.

How do you think they got there? Probably by bus or train. It's unlikely they travelled in gas-guzzling cars or private planes.

Good point; are any of them going to state what transport they did use??

Do they need to?

Why not as they say we should reduce our carbon footprint etc they should demonstrate they ARE '( practice what you preach' maxim)

Its always been a totally inane maxim.

Nobody is saying totally do away with everything (apart from the most extremists) but manage resources better.

Instead of having buses every 5 minutes have them every 25 etc, Instead of driving down the road to get a newspaper or a pint of milk walk etc. Use the resources when needed not just because its more easy or convenient

This idea that anyone who talks about the environment is preaching or lecturing (there is a reason why the media use those words for issues like this but when talking about defending the NHS etc its labeled as talking passionately etc) or should never use planes cars buses etc is ludicrous

Now there's a great idea and London should be made to start first. Instead of tube trains every few minutes, the last time I was there it was less than 5 minute wait. Let's save energy and have them like public transport in the majority of the UK. Every 15 or 20 minutes at peak times and 30 to 60 minutes after 6pm. And every 30 - 60 minutes on weekends.

Just think of the energy that would be saved! Though obviously London doesn't count when it comes to public transport cut backs.

Hahahaha!!! You really can't see the obvious chaos that would cause on the already jam packed and overcrowded tubes, as it is?

Extinction Rebellion protesters angered motorists as they blocked roads in the capital on Saturday, demanding the cancellation of London Fashion Week.

Dozens of demonstrators prevented traffic from passing through a busy intersection leading to The Strand in Westminster, where the world-famous trade show is being held.

Protesters from the environmental group also gathered at Gatwick Airport, including one man who donned a tiger onesie as he mingled among passengers at the airport's south terminal.

But in central London, queues of vehicles started to build up and taxi and lorry drivers could be heard honking their horns and swearing at the protesters.

The action was part of the environmental campaign group's calls for an end to London Fashion Week, which runs from February 14 to 18, claiming the industry is a major contributor to climate change.

Demonstrators initially blocked three roads for about 20 minutes before letting traffic pass. They then moved further down The Strand to block two lanes.

At one point a motorbike mounted the pavement to get past the group.

A taxi driver shouted 'Just f****** move' to a samba band which stood in front of cars playing music.

Protesters carried placards reading 'No more false fashion' and 'No fashion on a dead planet', while others wore dresses made from chains.

It comes after Extinction Rebellion members delivered a letter to the British Fashion Council (BFC) on Monday, calling for it to cancel the next London Fashion Week, in September.

Sara Arnold, who helped co-ordinate the protest, said: 'London is home to the cutting edge of sustainable and ethical design, and yet, London Fashion Week lags behind.

The point is how did they all GET THERE to protest. WALK, hardly, they are A holes of the first order they need to go get jobs and stop ruining other peoples lives. London fashion week brings in huge money.

IDIOTS, lazy A holes who have nothing better to do and I believe they cause more footsteps then anyone else. they delivered a letter well at least they can write.

GO TO WORK. I want to know how each one of them got to london, hardly by Shanks's pony more likely in their big mercedes lol.

And of course that's the only worthwhile measure isn't it?

Well done for cramming so many nonsensical stereotypes into a short post.

@The_Moth says you lol who has to fly around and around light bulbs wasting electricity. Not quite sure what your point is. to be fair. I suppose as the saying goes if you have nothing good to say dont bother. I made the point how did they get there? also the fashion week brings in a lot of money, so what is your objection to what i wrote. or are you a member of the extinction rebellion, go to work or do a job instead of wasting time annoying others ...... who are just trying to do their work.

How do you think they got there? Probably by bus or train. It's unlikely they travelled in gas-guzzling cars or private planes.

Good point; are any of them going to state what transport they did use??

Do they need to?

Why not as they say we should reduce our carbon footprint etc they should demonstrate they ARE '( practice what you preach' maxim)

Its always been a totally inane maxim.

Nobody is saying totally do away with everything (apart from the most extremists) but manage resources better.

Instead of having buses every 5 minutes have them every 25 etc, Instead of driving down the road to get a newspaper or a pint of milk walk etc. Use the resources when needed not just because its more easy or convenient

This idea that anyone who talks about the environment is preaching or lecturing (there is a reason why the media use those words for issues like this but when talking about defending the NHS etc its labeled as talking passionately etc) or should never use planes cars buses etc is ludicrous

Now there's a great idea and London should be made to start first. Instead of tube trains every few minutes, the last time I was there it was less than 5 minute wait. Let's save energy and have them like public transport in the majority of the UK. Every 15 or 20 minutes at peak times and 30 to 60 minutes after 6pm. And every 30 - 60 minutes on weekends.

Just think of the energy that would be saved! Though obviously London doesn't count when it comes to public transport cut backs.

Hahahaha!!! You really can't see the obvious chaos that would cause on the already jam packed and overcrowded tubes, as it is?

I thought we were supposed to save the planet not care about chaos or overcrowding? As I said it obviously wouldn't apply to Londoners. Any way I was replying to this quote:

Instead of having buses every 5 minutes have them every 25 etc, Instead of driving down the road to get a newspaper or a pint of milk walk etc. Use the resources when needed not just because its more easy or convenient

Extinction Rebellion protesters angered motorists as they blocked roads in the capital on Saturday, demanding the cancellation of London Fashion Week.

Dozens of demonstrators prevented traffic from passing through a busy intersection leading to The Strand in Westminster, where the world-famous trade show is being held.

Protesters from the environmental group also gathered at Gatwick Airport, including one man who donned a tiger onesie as he mingled among passengers at the airport's south terminal.

But in central London, queues of vehicles started to build up and taxi and lorry drivers could be heard honking their horns and swearing at the protesters.

The action was part of the environmental campaign group's calls for an end to London Fashion Week, which runs from February 14 to 18, claiming the industry is a major contributor to climate change.

Demonstrators initially blocked three roads for about 20 minutes before letting traffic pass. They then moved further down The Strand to block two lanes.

At one point a motorbike mounted the pavement to get past the group.

A taxi driver shouted 'Just f****** move' to a samba band which stood in front of cars playing music.

Protesters carried placards reading 'No more false fashion' and 'No fashion on a dead planet', while others wore dresses made from chains.

It comes after Extinction Rebellion members delivered a letter to the British Fashion Council (BFC) on Monday, calling for it to cancel the next London Fashion Week, in September.

Sara Arnold, who helped co-ordinate the protest, said: 'London is home to the cutting edge of sustainable and ethical design, and yet, London Fashion Week lags behind.

The point is how did they all GET THERE to protest. WALK, hardly, they are A holes of the first order they need to go get jobs and stop ruining other peoples lives. London fashion week brings in huge money.

IDIOTS, lazy A holes who have nothing better to do and I believe they cause more footsteps then anyone else. they delivered a letter well at least they can write.

GO TO WORK. I want to know how each one of them got to london, hardly by Shanks's pony more likely in their big mercedes lol.

And of course that's the only worthwhile measure isn't it?

Well done for cramming so many nonsensical stereotypes into a short post.

@The_Moth says you lol who has to fly around and around light bulbs wasting electricity. Not quite sure what your point is. to be fair. I suppose as the saying goes if you have nothing good to say dont bother. I made the point how did they get there? also the fashion week brings in a lot of money, so what is your objection to what i wrote. or are you a member of the extinction rebellion, go to work or do a job instead of wasting time annoying others ...... who are just trying to do their work.

How do you think they got there? Probably by bus or train. It's unlikely they travelled in gas-guzzling cars or private planes.

Good point; are any of them going to state what transport they did use??

Do they need to?

Why not as they say we should reduce our carbon footprint etc they should demonstrate they ARE '( practice what you preach' maxim)

Its always been a totally inane maxim.

Nobody is saying totally do away with everything (apart from the most extremists) but manage resources better.

Instead of having buses every 5 minutes have them every 25 etc, Instead of driving down the road to get a newspaper or a pint of milk walk etc. Use the resources when needed not just because its more easy or convenient

This idea that anyone who talks about the environment is preaching or lecturing (there is a reason why the media use those words for issues like this but when talking about defending the NHS etc its labeled as talking passionately etc) or should never use planes cars buses etc is ludicrous

Now there's a great idea and London should be made to start first. Instead of tube trains every few minutes, the last time I was there it was less than 5 minute wait. Let's save energy and have them like public transport in the majority of the UK. Every 15 or 20 minutes at peak times and 30 to 60 minutes after 6pm. And every 30 - 60 minutes on weekends.

Just think of the energy that would be saved! Though obviously London doesn't count when it comes to public transport cut backs.

Hahahaha!!! You really can't see the obvious chaos that would cause on the already jam packed and overcrowded tubes, as it is?

I thought we were supposed to save the planet not care about chaos or overcrowding? As I said it obviously wouldn't apply to Londoners. Any way I was replying to this quote:

Instead of having buses every 5 minutes have them every 25 etc, Instead of driving down the road to get a newspaper or a pint of milk walk etc. Use the resources when needed not just because its more easy or convenient

Extinction Rebellion protesters angered motorists as they blocked roads in the capital on Saturday, demanding the cancellation of London Fashion Week.

Dozens of demonstrators prevented traffic from passing through a busy intersection leading to The Strand in Westminster, where the world-famous trade show is being held.

Protesters from the environmental group also gathered at Gatwick Airport, including one man who donned a tiger onesie as he mingled among passengers at the airport's south terminal.

But in central London, queues of vehicles started to build up and taxi and lorry drivers could be heard honking their horns and swearing at the protesters.

The action was part of the environmental campaign group's calls for an end to London Fashion Week, which runs from February 14 to 18, claiming the industry is a major contributor to climate change.

Demonstrators initially blocked three roads for about 20 minutes before letting traffic pass. They then moved further down The Strand to block two lanes.

At one point a motorbike mounted the pavement to get past the group.

A taxi driver shouted 'Just f****** move' to a samba band which stood in front of cars playing music.

Protesters carried placards reading 'No more false fashion' and 'No fashion on a dead planet', while others wore dresses made from chains.

It comes after Extinction Rebellion members delivered a letter to the British Fashion Council (BFC) on Monday, calling for it to cancel the next London Fashion Week, in September.

Sara Arnold, who helped co-ordinate the protest, said: 'London is home to the cutting edge of sustainable and ethical design, and yet, London Fashion Week lags behind.

The point is how did they all GET THERE to protest. WALK, hardly, they are A holes of the first order they need to go get jobs and stop ruining other peoples lives. London fashion week brings in huge money.

IDIOTS, lazy A holes who have nothing better to do and I believe they cause more footsteps then anyone else. they delivered a letter well at least they can write.

GO TO WORK. I want to know how each one of them got to london, hardly by Shanks's pony more likely in their big mercedes lol.

And of course that's the only worthwhile measure isn't it?

Well done for cramming so many nonsensical stereotypes into a short post.

@The_Moth says you lol who has to fly around and around light bulbs wasting electricity. Not quite sure what your point is. to be fair. I suppose as the saying goes if you have nothing good to say dont bother. I made the point how did they get there? also the fashion week brings in a lot of money, so what is your objection to what i wrote. or are you a member of the extinction rebellion, go to work or do a job instead of wasting time annoying others ...... who are just trying to do their work.

How do you think they got there? Probably by bus or train. It's unlikely they travelled in gas-guzzling cars or private planes.

Good point; are any of them going to state what transport they did use??

Do they need to?

Why not as they say we should reduce our carbon footprint etc they should demonstrate they ARE '( practice what you preach' maxim)

Its always been a totally inane maxim.

Nobody is saying totally do away with everything (apart from the most extremists) but manage resources better.

Instead of having buses every 5 minutes have them every 25 etc, Instead of driving down the road to get a newspaper or a pint of milk walk etc. Use the resources when needed not just because its more easy or convenient

This idea that anyone who talks about the environment is preaching or lecturing (there is a reason why the media use those words for issues like this but when talking about defending the NHS etc its labeled as talking passionately etc) or should never use planes cars buses etc is ludicrous

Now there's a great idea and London should be made to start first. Instead of tube trains every few minutes, the last time I was there it was less than 5 minute wait. Let's save energy and have them like public transport in the majority of the UK. Every 15 or 20 minutes at peak times and 30 to 60 minutes after 6pm. And every 30 - 60 minutes on weekends.

Just think of the energy that would be saved! Though obviously London doesn't count when it comes to public transport cut backs.

Extinction Rebellion protesters angered motorists as they blocked roads in the capital on Saturday, demanding the cancellation of London Fashion Week.

Dozens of demonstrators prevented traffic from passing through a busy intersection leading to The Strand in Westminster, where the world-famous trade show is being held.

Protesters from the environmental group also gathered at Gatwick Airport, including one man who donned a tiger onesie as he mingled among passengers at the airport's south terminal.

But in central London, queues of vehicles started to build up and taxi and lorry drivers could be heard honking their horns and swearing at the protesters.

The action was part of the environmental campaign group's calls for an end to London Fashion Week, which runs from February 14 to 18, claiming the industry is a major contributor to climate change.

Demonstrators initially blocked three roads for about 20 minutes before letting traffic pass. They then moved further down The Strand to block two lanes.

At one point a motorbike mounted the pavement to get past the group.

A taxi driver shouted 'Just f****** move' to a samba band which stood in front of cars playing music.

Protesters carried placards reading 'No more false fashion' and 'No fashion on a dead planet', while others wore dresses made from chains.

It comes after Extinction Rebellion members delivered a letter to the British Fashion Council (BFC) on Monday, calling for it to cancel the next London Fashion Week, in September.

Sara Arnold, who helped co-ordinate the protest, said: 'London is home to the cutting edge of sustainable and ethical design, and yet, London Fashion Week lags behind.

The point is how did they all GET THERE to protest. WALK, hardly, they are A holes of the first order they need to go get jobs and stop ruining other peoples lives. London fashion week brings in huge money.

IDIOTS, lazy A holes who have nothing better to do and I believe they cause more footsteps then anyone else. they delivered a letter well at least they can write.

GO TO WORK. I want to know how each one of them got to london, hardly by Shanks's pony more likely in their big mercedes lol.

And of course that's the only worthwhile measure isn't it?

Well done for cramming so many nonsensical stereotypes into a short post.

@The_Moth says you lol who has to fly around and around light bulbs wasting electricity. Not quite sure what your point is. to be fair. I suppose as the saying goes if you have nothing good to say dont bother. I made the point how did they get there? also the fashion week brings in a lot of money, so what is your objection to what i wrote. or are you a member of the extinction rebellion, go to work or do a job instead of wasting time annoying others ...... who are just trying to do their work.

How do you think they got there? Probably by bus or train. It's unlikely they travelled in gas-guzzling cars or private planes.

Good point; are any of them going to state what transport they did use??

Do they need to?

Why not as they say we should reduce our carbon footprint etc they should demonstrate they ARE '( practice what you preach' maxim)

Its always been a totally inane maxim.

Nobody is saying totally do away with everything (apart from the most extremists) but manage resources better.

Instead of having buses every 5 minutes have them every 25 etc, Instead of driving down the road to get a newspaper or a pint of milk walk etc. Use the resources when needed not just because its more easy or convenient

This idea that anyone who talks about the environment is preaching or lecturing (there is a reason why the media use those words for issues like this but when talking about defending the NHS etc its labeled as talking passionately etc) or should never use planes cars buses etc is ludicrous

Now there's a great idea and London should be made to start first. Instead of tube trains every few minutes, the last time I was there it was less than 5 minute wait. Let's save energy and have them like public transport in the majority of the UK. Every 15 or 20 minutes at peak times and 30 to 60 minutes after 6pm. And every 30 - 60 minutes on weekends.

Just think of the energy that would be saved! Though obviously London doesn't count when it comes to public transport cut backs.

Hahahaha!!! You really can't see the obvious chaos that would cause on the already jam packed and overcrowded tubes, as it is?

I thought we were supposed to save the planet not care about chaos or overcrowding? As I said it obviously wouldn't apply to Londoners. Any way I was replying to this quote:

Instead of having buses every 5 minutes have them every 25 etc, Instead of driving down the road to get a newspaper or a pint of milk walk etc. Use the resources when needed not just because its more easy or convenient

Extinction Rebellion protesters angered motorists as they blocked roads in the capital on Saturday, demanding the cancellation of London Fashion Week.

Dozens of demonstrators prevented traffic from passing through a busy intersection leading to The Strand in Westminster, where the world-famous trade show is being held.

Protesters from the environmental group also gathered at Gatwick Airport, including one man who donned a tiger onesie as he mingled among passengers at the airport's south terminal.

But in central London, queues of vehicles started to build up and taxi and lorry drivers could be heard honking their horns and swearing at the protesters.

The action was part of the environmental campaign group's calls for an end to London Fashion Week, which runs from February 14 to 18, claiming the industry is a major contributor to climate change.

Demonstrators initially blocked three roads for about 20 minutes before letting traffic pass. They then moved further down The Strand to block two lanes.

At one point a motorbike mounted the pavement to get past the group.

A taxi driver shouted 'Just f****** move' to a samba band which stood in front of cars playing music.

Protesters carried placards reading 'No more false fashion' and 'No fashion on a dead planet', while others wore dresses made from chains.

It comes after Extinction Rebellion members delivered a letter to the British Fashion Council (BFC) on Monday, calling for it to cancel the next London Fashion Week, in September.

Sara Arnold, who helped co-ordinate the protest, said: 'London is home to the cutting edge of sustainable and ethical design, and yet, London Fashion Week lags behind.

The point is how did they all GET THERE to protest. WALK, hardly, they are A holes of the first order they need to go get jobs and stop ruining other peoples lives. London fashion week brings in huge money.

IDIOTS, lazy A holes who have nothing better to do and I believe they cause more footsteps then anyone else. they delivered a letter well at least they can write.

GO TO WORK. I want to know how each one of them got to london, hardly by Shanks's pony more likely in their big mercedes lol.

And of course that's the only worthwhile measure isn't it?

Well done for cramming so many nonsensical stereotypes into a short post.

@The_Moth says you lol who has to fly around and around light bulbs wasting electricity. Not quite sure what your point is. to be fair. I suppose as the saying goes if you have nothing good to say dont bother. I made the point how did they get there? also the fashion week brings in a lot of money, so what is your objection to what i wrote. or are you a member of the extinction rebellion, go to work or do a job instead of wasting time annoying others ...... who are just trying to do their work.

How do you think they got there? Probably by bus or train. It's unlikely they travelled in gas-guzzling cars or private planes.

Good point; are any of them going to state what transport they did use??

Do they need to?

Why not as they say we should reduce our carbon footprint etc they should demonstrate they ARE '( practice what you preach' maxim)

Its always been a totally inane maxim.

Nobody is saying totally do away with everything (apart from the most extremists) but manage resources better.

Instead of having buses every 5 minutes have them every 25 etc, Instead of driving down the road to get a newspaper or a pint of milk walk etc. Use the resources when needed not just because its more easy or convenient

This idea that anyone who talks about the environment is preaching or lecturing (there is a reason why the media use those words for issues like this but when talking about defending the NHS etc its labeled as talking passionately etc) or should never use planes cars buses etc is ludicrous

Now there's a great idea and London should be made to start first. Instead of tube trains every few minutes, the last time I was there it was less than 5 minute wait. Let's save energy and have them like public transport in the majority of the UK. Every 15 or 20 minutes at peak times and 30 to 60 minutes after 6pm. And every 30 - 60 minutes on weekends.

Just think of the energy that would be saved! Though obviously London doesn't count when it comes to public transport cut backs.

Errrrmmm....

I'm not sure how hard it is - It obviously wouldn't apply to Londoners because they seem to be exempt from the abysmal public transport and receive the vast majority of money spent on new transport infrastructure while the rest of the country, minus a couple of cities have to make do with 50 year old tat and cast offs from elsewhere. All this nonsense is very much "do as I say, not as I do"

What they should have done is lift the turf and held it hostage - no destruction required, they could even do a 'set it free in the wild' documentary if demands were not met, or return it for re-laying once their point had been made.

@Zeropoint1 in post #79 you almost described the public transport provision in my area completely accurately too, which is worrying as it likely shows how equally dire the provision is outside of London around the rest of the country. Some differences in my area include that trains only run every 15 mins from some towns while others get an hourly service during weekdays and Saturdays during peak times. If one of those services doesn’t run or the train only stops at some stations on the route because it’s too full, which happens a lot, it causes mayhem for passengers. Buses to and from the city centre are roughly every 20 mins from towns but hourly-every 90 mins from the outskirts just to connect up to the services in the towns.

Do we dare compare Sundays?!?

Mode of transport is relevant to the latest protests at Cambridge because I read on another site from someone who lives in Cambridge that Extinction Rebellion were protesting at the park and ride site at Madingley Road earlier in the week. The poster on the other site was, rightly in my opinion, questioning whether targeting the park and ride site was appropriate. To my mind it’s just as unwise a decision as the Canning Town underground station protest for the same reasons.

Although I’m not a fan of Facebook it has its uses. I’ve just found the Cambridgeshire Live page. Within the last few hours if seems at least two protestors have been arrested on suspicion of obstructing a police constable! I think the count for numbers arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to the lawn stands at 7. Earlier in the day protestors had glued themselves to the Schlumberger building and then glued themselves to police vehicles at the scene.

Apparently there had also been an announcement earlier regarding only ambulances flashing blue lights being able to pass the road blockades: people who ‘anticipated an emergency’ could contact Extinction Rebellion, who would do their best to facilitate them getting through roadblocks quicker.

I must say I find myself agreeing with some of the comments on the Facebook page about this one. In particular regarding the practicalities of not only that emergencies often arise unexpectedly, so they’re hard to anticipate, but also that in such a situation would those in an emergency have the time to contact XR? Would they have seen or heard about this gracious announcement and know how to take them up on it?

Apparently there had also been an announcement earlier regarding only ambulances flashing blue lights being able to pass the road blockades: people who ‘anticipated an emergency’ could contact Extinction Rebellion, who would do their best to facilitate them getting through roadblocks quicker.

I must say I find myself agreeing with some of the comments on the Facebook page about this one. In particular regarding the practicalities of not only that emergencies often arise unexpectedly, so they’re hard to anticipate, but also that in such a situation would those in an emergency have the time to contact XR? Would they have seen or heard about this gracious announcement and know how to take them up on it?

They really do believe their own hype. Its pathetic that the police are letting them get away with this and what they will and wont allow. Who elected XR and gave them any form of power?

XR do nothing to endear themselves to anyone, their actions push more further away , maybe thats what they want then they can play up some more saying no one listens. But if they want people to listen then they need to rethink their game and not act like a bunch of mindless hooligans and vandals.

Rightly or wrongly XR's strategy is not to "endear" themselves to the wider public or to elicit mass support. They believe that they only have to gain the support of 3.5% of the public (they say 2 million people) in order to create a momentum for change. This is based on research by political scientist Erica Chenoweth. And yes, their aims involve societal, economic and political change as a basis for dealing with the climate crisis.

I don't think they will succeed because the resistance from the establishment and the inertia from the general public is too great but I can't blame them for trying. The magnitude of the change required to deal with the climate crisis is enormous but the important thing is how individuals travelled to an event.

They are also planning on keeping a road junction in the centre of Cambridge blocked all week (Cambridge doesn't need help with creating traffic chaos - we have it naturally). Rather than arresting them for obstructing the highway, the local police are using "emergency powers" to close roads in the area themselves

if I was to sit in the middle of a busy road I would expect either a) to be hit or b) to be arrested - I wouldn't expect the police to close the road for me.

My partner is a lorry driver and tried to deliver to a hotel there today but couldn't get through.
He did ask one of the protesters how was the fact it was gridlocked and the air thick with exhaust fumes helping their cause.
More and more people I know who once supported them are now against them. Surely they could think of something better to do than setting up demonstrations that get people's backs up.

Rightly or wrongly XR's strategy is not to "endear" themselves to the wider public or to elicit mass support. They believe that they only have to gain the support of 3.5% of the public (they say 2 million people) in order to create a momentum for change. This is based on research by political scientist Erica Chenoweth. And yes, their aims involve societal, economic and political change as a basis for dealing with the climate crisis.

I don't think they will succeed because the resistance from the establishment and the inertia from the general public is too great but I can't blame them for trying. The magnitude of the change required to deal with the climate crisis is enormous but the important thing is how individuals travelled to an event.

What sort of environmental campaign group doesn't want to get the public on side?

Actually I already know the answer and it's one that shuts down public transport by gluing themselves to it and kicking people in the head. See also digging up a garden while complaining about not respecting the environment.

Rightly or wrongly XR's strategy is not to "endear" themselves to the wider public or to elicit mass support. They believe that they only have to gain the support of 3.5% of the public (they say 2 million people) in order to create a momentum for change. This is based on research by political scientist Erica Chenoweth. And yes, their aims involve societal, economic and political change as a basis for dealing with the climate crisis.

I don't think they will succeed because the resistance from the establishment and the inertia from the general public is too great but I can't blame them for trying. The magnitude of the change required to deal with the climate crisis is enormous but the important thing is how individuals travelled to an event.

What sort of environmental campaign group doesn't want to get the public on side?

Actually I already know the answer and it's one that shuts down public transport by gluing themselves to it and kicking people in the head. See also digging up a garden while complaining about not respecting the environment.

I thought the BIB resulted from a commuter trying to drag a protestor off the roof of a train. I doubt that any violence was intended.

Rightly or wrongly XR's strategy is not to "endear" themselves to the wider public or to elicit mass support. They believe that they only have to gain the support of 3.5% of the public (they say 2 million people) in order to create a momentum for change. This is based on research by political scientist Erica Chenoweth. And yes, their aims involve societal, economic and political change as a basis for dealing with the climate crisis.

I don't think they will succeed because the resistance from the establishment and the inertia from the general public is too great but I can't blame them for trying. The magnitude of the change required to deal with the climate crisis is enormous but the important thing is how individuals travelled to an event.

What sort of environmental campaign group doesn't want to get the public on side?

Actually I already know the answer and it's one that shuts down public transport by gluing themselves to it and kicking people in the head. See also digging up a garden while complaining about not respecting the environment.

I thought the BIB resulted from a commuter trying to drag a protestor off the roof of a train. I doubt that any violence was intended.

I've absolutely no doubt it was fully intended. He wasn't getting his way and lashed out. Just why were they deliberately targeting public transport, what possible aim could they have apart from forcing people to use private transport?

XR do nothing to endear themselves to anyone, their actions push more further away , maybe thats what they want then they can play up some more saying no one listens. But if they want people to listen then they need to rethink their game and not act like a bunch of mindless hooligans and vandals.

They are also planning on keeping a road junction in the centre of Cambridge blocked all week (Cambridge doesn't need help with creating traffic chaos - we have it naturally). Rather than arresting them for obstructing the highway, the local police are using "emergency powers" to close roads in the area themselves

if I was to sit in the middle of a busy road I would expect either a) to be hit or b) to be arrested - I wouldn't expect the police to close the road for me.

My partner is a lorry driver and tried to deliver to a hotel there today but couldn't get through.
He did ask one of the protesters how was the fact it was gridlocked and the air thick with exhaust fumes helping their cause.
More and more people I know who once supported them are now against them. Surely they could think of something better to do than setting up demonstrations that get people's backs up.

These protestors in Cambridge also need to realise that if there are to be any technological discoveries to help with climate change - carbon capture, more efficient renewable energy, higher performing batteries etc - then more likely than not it will be developed in a place like Cambridge.

Rightly or wrongly XR's strategy is not to "endear" themselves to the wider public or to elicit mass support. They believe that they only have to gain the support of 3.5% of the public (they say 2 million people) in order to create a momentum for change. This is based on research by political scientist Erica Chenoweth. And yes, their aims involve societal, economic and political change as a basis for dealing with the climate crisis.

I don't think they will succeed because the resistance from the establishment and the inertia from the general public is too great but I can't blame them for trying. The magnitude of the change required to deal with the climate crisis is enormous but the important thing is how individuals travelled to an event.

What sort of environmental campaign group doesn't want to get the public on side?

Actually I already know the answer and it's one that shuts down public transport by gluing themselves to it and kicking people in the head. See also digging up a garden while complaining about not respecting the environment.

I thought the BIB resulted from a commuter trying to drag a protestor off the roof of a train. I doubt that any violence was intended.

Do you fancy a job as their press relations officer I understand there's been a recent unexpected vacancy?

They are also planning on keeping a road junction in the centre of Cambridge blocked all week (Cambridge doesn't need help with creating traffic chaos - we have it naturally). Rather than arresting them for obstructing the highway, the local police are using "emergency powers" to close roads in the area themselves

if I was to sit in the middle of a busy road I would expect either a) to be hit or b) to be arrested - I wouldn't expect the police to close the road for me.

My partner is a lorry driver and tried to deliver to a hotel there today but couldn't get through.
He did ask one of the protesters how was the fact it was gridlocked and the air thick with exhaust fumes helping their cause.
More and more people I know who once supported them are now against them. Surely they could think of something better to do than setting up demonstrations that get people's backs up.

These protestors in Cambridge also need to realise that if there are to be any technological discoveries to help with climate change - carbon capture, more efficient renewable energy, higher performing batteries etc - then more likely than not it will be developed in a place like Cambridge.

It'll never be enough or quick enough for the environmental Taliban that is Extinction Rebellion.

They are also planning on keeping a road junction in the centre of Cambridge blocked all week (Cambridge doesn't need help with creating traffic chaos - we have it naturally). Rather than arresting them for obstructing the highway, the local police are using "emergency powers" to close roads in the area themselves

if I was to sit in the middle of a busy road I would expect either a) to be hit or b) to be arrested - I wouldn't expect the police to close the road for me.

My partner is a lorry driver and tried to deliver to a hotel there today but couldn't get through.He did ask one of the protesters how was the fact it was gridlocked and the air thick with exhaust fumes helping their cause.
More and more people I know who once supported them are now against them. Surely they could think of something better to do than setting up demonstrations that get people's backs up.

Out of interest did your partner get anything resembling a rational answer to that question?